Articles for Tag: "stories of the girls"
- October 14, 2016
Tags: Advocate Sherman Hospital, stories of the girls, Dr. Stephen Grossman, technology, breast cancer, mammogram
Advances in technology have vastly improved the ability to detect and treat breast cancer. A radiologist explains some of the tools physicians use.
- October 13, 2016
Tags: Check Your Girls, the advocate nurse, Look Good Feel Better, hair loss, breast cancer, Advocate Christ Medical Center, chemotherapy, American Cancer Society, radiation, stories of the girls
The physical changes that cancer patients undergo can often challenge their self-identity. Learn how one program is helping.
- October 12, 2016
Tags: Mom, stories of the girls, Barrington, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, family, diagnosis, mammogram, breast cancer, cancer
Abby Gage had breast cancer and wants to help other women who are going through the scary, whirlwind experience.
- October 10, 2016
For one mom the question of how she was going to tell her kids about her diagnosis was harder than the diagnosis itself. She shares her story.
- October 10, 2016
Tags: ultrasound, stories of the girls, Hazel Crest, breast self-exam, mammograms, early detection, breast cancer, Advocate South Suburban Hospital
At the age of 22, Danielle Garland was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Now she shares her story to spread awareness.
- October 3, 2016
Tags: Advocate Medical Group, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, stories of the girls, Dr. Gale England, breast surgeon, Downers Grove, breast cancer
When you hear your diagnosis you’ll likely feel overwhelmed and confused. A breast surgeon offers advice on what to do first.
- October 3, 2016
Maria Luisa Gonzalez recalls the moment she told her 2nd grade class she had breast cancer.